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XKH to IOW: distance & flight time
Phon Savan (Xieng Khouang Airport) → Iowa City (Iowa City Municipal Airport)
8,112 mi
13,056 km · 7,049 nm
16h 22m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,112 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 22m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- XKH — Xieng Khouang Airport · Phon Savan, Laos
- IOW — Iowa City Municipal Airport · Iowa City, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near XKH
- LPQ · Luang Phabang International Airport72 mi away
- NEU · Sam Neua Airport89 mi away
- ZBY · Sayaboury Airport96 mi away
- VTE · Wattay International Airport108 mi away
Near IOW
- CID · The Eastern Iowa Airport19 mi away
- MLI · Quad City International Airport55 mi away
- OTM · Ottumwa Regional Airport59 mi away
- BRL · Southeast Iowa Regional Airport63 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is XKH from IOW?
The flight distance from Phon Savan (XKH) to Iowa City (IOW) is 8,112 miles (13,056 km, 7,049 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from XKH to IOW?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 22m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from XKH to IOW?
Nonstop service on XKH–IOW depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 16h 22m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Phon Savan and Iowa City?
Iowa City is 13 hours behind Phon Savan.
What is the cheapest way to fly from XKH to IOW?
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